Gah...School is so freaking hectic! I've already had 8 quizzes (two being pop,) 2 tests, and one upcoming test! And damnit, I'm only in the 8th grade! (high school better not be this hectic.)

And yet somehow...I've managed to update two days early. xD

Thank you for all the awesome reviews! (I read everyone of them, I swear, but I don't have to time to reply.)

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"Sakura, Hinata…" Tenten trailed ahead of the two. "You do know your plan was pathetically obvious."

Sakura gave out a weak laugh. "I didn't think it would turn out this way."

"W-we really wish for you two to be friends again," Hinata told her.

"You know…" Tenten stopped walking, and Sakura realized that her tone was sad…and wistful? "You guys didn't have to do that." She turned to them. "Neji and I will make up soon."

"W-what?" Sakura didn't know what she was talking about. "But Lee-san told us that—"

Tenten sighed. "Lee often exaggerates the situation. Neji and I are in…a minor disagreement. We've known each other too long to actually hold grudges."

"S-so none of this was needed?"

"Everything's going to be fine. Sagi-kun isn't even going to the dance," Tenten gave them a wink. "Besides, what are you guys doing worrying about me? Shouldn't you be worrying about yourselves? You should find a date for the dance, you know. It is tomorrow."

Hinata immediately turned red. This did not go unnoticed by Tenten and Sakura. They grinned deviously at each other.

"I think we've got some planning to do."

"Naruto won't know what hit him.

"S-Sakura-san! Tenten-san! W-what are you guys talking about?"

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The Next Day…

"I-I can't do this, Sakura!" Hinata was trembling.

"Yes you can!" Sakura pushed the girl's hand forward. "Just put it through!"

"W-what if he doesn't read it?" Hinata clutched the letter tightly in her hands.

"I promise you he's going to read it," Sakura urged her on. "I'll make sure of it."

With a large gulp, Hinata quickly pushed the paper into the slits on top of the locker.

"See? That wasn't so hard was it?" Sakura gave her a pat on the back.

Hinata forced out a shaky smile.

Naruto-kun…

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"Mission accomplished," Sakura gave Tenten a high five.

"She's liked him for so many years," Tenten gave out a sigh. "But I've never seen her make a move."

"Well, all she needed was a little encouragement, ne?"

Tenten nodded her head in agreement, before a mischievous smile adorned her face. "Now that Hinata's done, what about you? I'm sure you've got someone you want to go with."

An image of a certain raven-haired Uchiha flashed in her mind. Sakura widened her eyes. Where had that come from?

"I-I don't think so," Sakura mumbled.

"Really?" Tenten leaned in closer. "Then why are you blushing?"

Sakura had no answer to that. So instead, she did what any other girl would have done. "I—I have to go!"

She ran.

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"Hey, are you busy?"

Uchiha Sasuke turned around to find himself face to face with…what was her name again? Oh yes…Tenten.

If he remembered correctly, she hung out with Lee and Neji. "What do you want," he grumbled. It was a rare occurrence for her to approach him without one of her companions.

"Well," Tenten rocked back on the balls of her feet, as though unsure of what she was about to say. "Sakura called for you. She said she needed to ask you something."

"…"

"And you really should go find her right away! It's urgent!"

"Hn."

Tenten watched the junior walk away. She bit her lip.

I hope I chose the right one.

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"Hey Naruto, aren't you going to open your locker?"

The blonde gave her a weird glance. "Why would I?'

Sakura let out a shrug. "Oh, I don't know. Isn't the Back-To-School Dance tonight? I mean, what if someone put a note in there? Wouldn't you want to give them a reply right away?"

"No one ever asks me…"

"Well, you never know, it might be your lucky day." Sakura gave him a wink. "I'll see you around, Naruto."

She quickly walked off and rounded the corner, secretly spying on what the boy would do.

He stood not moving for awhile, before shrugging to himself and opening his locker. She watched with a huge smile as he picked up the white piece of paper with his hands, his eyes widened in shock.

There was a great cry of joy after a few moments of stunned silence, and he quickly ran off.

Sakura congratulated herself. He's probably going off to find Hinata.

A sudden hand appeared on her shoulder.

Sakura jumped, her heart nearly bursting out of her chest.

"Sakura?"

"Ino!" Sakura leaned against the wall. "You scared me!"

"Oh, sorry." Ino laughed.

"Did you need anything?"

"The dance is tonight!"

A sigh. "I know, Ino. It's the tenth time you told me today."

Ino fidgeted with her fingers, a very Hinata-like move. "I gave Sasuke-kun a note," she mumbled. "But he hasn't replied yet."

Sakura could almost feel pity for her friend. She didn't have the heart to tell her that the Uchiha probably just crumbled it up and threw it into the trash like all the other notes he received. "Ino…he…"

"I need to talk to you."

The two girls whirled around to find none other than Uchiha Sasuke standing there, arms crossed over his chest in an impatient manner.

Ino's sullen mood immediately lighted up. "Me, Sasuke-kun?"

He glared at her. "No."

"I-I'll see you later, Ino," Sakura gave her friend the best smile she could muster. Ino returned it with a weak one of her own.

"Yeah, bye…"

"What did you need, Sasuke-kun?" Sakura turned towards him.

"What did you want?"

"What?"

"I asked you what you wanted."

"Want for what…?"

"What do you want from me…"

What I want from him? I don't understand. "Sasuke-kun, what are you talking about—"

"SAKURA-CHAN!"

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Hinata couldn't concentrate at all. Her mind kept wandering back to a certain blonde.

I wonder if he's read the note already. How will he react?

She squeezed her eyes shut.

Will he return my feelings….WAIT!

She let out a gasp.

I forgot to write my name!

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"Of course I'll go with you!" Naruto pulled her into a hug.

"W-What?" Sakura tried to discreetly pull out of grasp.

"I was beginning to worry you would never ask!" Naruto finally let her go. "I'll pick you up tonight! Just tell me where you live!"

Sakura was still in a state of confusion. She automatically glanced at the Uchiha to see his reaction, but the problem was, there was none. She didn't know why she felt her heart sink when she saw his face.

"I got your letter!" Naruto was flapping a piece of paper in her face.

A letter…?

"It was so beautiful!" She was pulled into another hug.

Sakura's jaw dropped. Hinata's letter!

And if things weren't already bad enough, a frantic white-eyed girl came rushing around the corner, right into the sight of Naruto embracing another.

…

Oh shit.

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Aww... Poor Hinata...

I love Tenten in my story...not exactly sure why. Her character is very interesting. xD

Next Update: Sunday, September 24th

How will Sakura resolve everything, and how is Sasuke part of her big plan?

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